TORRINGTON >> It’s not exactly turning lead into gold, but one professor in Connecticut is helping turn useless gunk produced by waste facilities into biodegradable fuel applicable for everyday use.

Greases help sleeve bearings operate with less maintenance. Understanding bearing oscillation angle, temperature, friction, and grease replenishment requirements will keep bearings working longer.

Tests reveal that a new lithium-soap-thickened, synthetic grease may help mission-critical aerospace components keep rolling under extreme loads and corrosive environments. Bearing cup assembled with ...

The application of grease can be at times very complex, although a little knowledge goes a long way. For example, in construction equipment the environment is harsh with water, dirt, poor seals and ...